The Cardinals brought in punter Matt Wile for a tryout Monday and Tuesday,
signed him to their practice squad. They released linebacker Reshard Cliett for
him.
Two punts traveled 59 and 57 yards, and his net average was 52 yards, Wile
punted well against the Cards two weeks ago when he served as an injury fill-in
for the Falcons. Wile's arrival will essentially create an in-season competition
at the position.
Drew Butler remains the punter on the active roster. Butler has struggled since
returning to the Cardinals following a severe njury and subsequent release. In
his two stints with the Cards this season – six games thus far – Butler has
averaged 41.3 yards with a net average of 35.4.
General Manager Steve Keim said Monday on Arizona Sports 98.7, "Like any other
position there are expectations, and that spot right now, they're living up to
expectations. It's a results-based business and if someone's not getting the job
done, they'll look and see if there is somebody who can. Coach Bruce Arians had
pointed out any new punter would also need to be able to hold on point-afters
and field goals.